Employment Services & Resources

Employment Services

Employer Benefits

Job postings posted on our Website, Social Media, and Job Boards

Resumes pre-screened based on your requirements

Collection and distribution of applications and resumes

Job fairs

Employer-related information about:

  • WSIB
  • Employment Standards
  • Job Descriptions and Prevailing Wage Rate Information
  • Labour market
  • What Employers Say

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    "The Job Developer staff respond quickly, are knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Keep up the great service."

    Dan V

    | Talbot Electrical Contracting Ltd.

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    "The Job Developers were very helpful by providing assistance in streamlining us through the apprenticeship program. Great employer incentives. I will definitely look into hiring apprenticeships again."

    Warren S

    | Fixed Right Automotive Repair Centre

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    "Employment Services Elgin complements our recruiting process. It has been a great service in providing us with good choices and local talent that meets most of our staffing needs. The Job Developer staff respond quickly, are knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Keep up the great service."

    Ann A

    | Arva Industries Inc.

    Job Seeker Benefits

    Through Employment Ontario's Employment Service program, we offer assistance to job seekers and work directly with employers who are looking to hire by helping them find and recruit suitable candidates. The program is funded by the government of Ontario and, therefore, provided to job seekers and employers for free.

    Career Counselling
    Career Counselling

    Employment Assessment

    Transferable skills and soft skills training

    Re-training needs assessment

    Advice and mentorship, effective work habits

    Support while re-entering the workplace

    Direct links to employers

    Access to funded programs

    Career Counselling
    Job Search

    Job Search Plan

    Second Career

    Employment Services

    Resumes and Cover Letters

    Networking and Interviews

    Apprenticeship Assistance

    Job Creation Partnership

    Youth / Student Employment Programs

    Workshops Calendar

    Career Counselling
    Research & Information Centre

    Job Postings

    Scanning

    Computers / Internet Access

    Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier

    Labour Market Research

    Career Exploration Tools

    Employment-Related Resources

    Canada-Ontario Job Grant

    Employment Services Elgin is here to help you apply for a Canada-Ontario Job Grant to train your workers and help connect you to workers. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant gives business funding to help train workers. No one knows better than you what skills your team needs to succeed. So, you choose the workers and the training.

    How much funding can I get?

    The Grant will fund, on average, five-sixths of a worker's eligible training costs, to a maximum of $10,000. Eligible training costs include tuition and fees, textbooks and materials. You can contribute the remaining costs, and employ the worker you train.

    Is my business eligible?

    Individual businesses and buisiness organizations can apply. Broader public sector organizations of Canada-Ontario Job Grant service providers aren't eligible. Also, you can't apply if you're already receiving government funding to train the same worker.

    Who provides the training?

    You can select any appropriate training offered by eligible third-party trainers.

    What are the requirements? Your business must:

    Contribute at least one-third of training costs

    Employ the worker you plan to train

    Be licensed to operate in Ontario

    Have insurance and comply with labour and human rights legislation

    Who can get training? Workers must:

    Have an employer to sponsor them

    Be a resident of Ontario

    Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person

    Not be already taking full-time education or training

    Why should I train my workers?

    Training can improve business performance. profit, and staff morale. The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum tells us that, on average, a $1 investment in training returns a benefit to the employer of $1.38. If you want to give your business the benefits of workplace training, this grant is for you!

    Interested in this program as an employer?

    Follow the link below to the Ontario Ministry of Labour website, and fill out their application to get started.

    Apprenticeship

    Apprenticeship

    Employment Services Elgin can answer all your questions about apprenticeships. Call and talk to our experienced Job Developers.

    Apprenticeship information for employers.

    Post your job and pre-screen clients looking for apprenticeships.

    Assistance with Job Descriptions, Wage Ranges, Labour Market Information.

    Employers may be eligible for a signing bonus if they are willing to hire a new apprentice.

    Training subsidies for employers to hire an apprentice.

    Contact Us

    Posting Jobs

    Through Employment Ontario's Employment Service program, we offer assistance to job seekers and work directly with employers who are looking to hire by helping them find and recruit suitable candidates. The program is funded by the government of Ontario and, therefore, provided to job seekers and employers for free.

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